New Tata Nano 2012 Review, Upgrades, First Look

Tata has a better Nano to offer with its first set of serious upgrades. We take a review of the upgrades and the changes made and whats new.

Upgrades to the new Tata Nano 2012:

• The already vibrant range of color's of Tata Nano now also include Papaya Orange and Rouge Red.
• Tata Nano now has the plastic wheel caps (on the top LX model).
• A passenger-side rear-view mirror is a very welcome and essential feature.
• LX model gets a beige dashboard, a silver-finish centre console and gear knob. The seat fabric is beige too.
• The dual-tone door pads now have much deeper pockets than before.
• The front seat now has headrests which can be adjusted; but the movement is limited.
• On the rear interior, new contouring on the seat base and the seat-back height has also been raised for better shoulder support.

Tweak's in the Nano’s 624cc Engine:

• The Power is also up from 35bhp to 37bhp.
• Improvement in the Torque from 0.4kgm to 5.2kgm.
• Tata claims an ARAI-tested figure of 25.4kpl (up from the earlier model’s 23.6kpl)
• Also changes and upgrades are made to the intake and exhaust mean the Nano doesn’t sound like an auto-rickshaw anymore.
• The steering previously felt heavy at low speed now feels noticeably lighter, but still requires some effort, especially when parking.
• Stability is improved too, thanks to an anti-roll bar at the front.

Best News About New Tata Nano 2012
Tata has not raised the prices for this updated Nano.
The Nano Standard retails for Rs 1.4 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the CX costs Rs 1.7 lakh and the top-end LX has been priced at Rs 1.96 lakh.


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